Journalism topics onlyDiscuss journalism related topics only.Fri, 18 Aug 2017 05:14:35 +0000Fri, 18 Aug 2017 05:14:35 +0000SportsJournalists.comhttp://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/forums/journalism-topics-only.7/
For those who've left: any regrets?Fri, 18 Aug 2017 04:07:32 +0000http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/for-those-whove-left-any-regrets.126507/
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I'm leaving the sports writing business after about a decade, all of which I've spent either at small/mid-sized dailies or, more recently, for online-only publications. I've only ever been a sports writer professionally, and I'm about to dive into business copywriting full time. I'm excited, because it's a new challenge and I'll reclaim weekends/nights/decent wages. But I'm also more than a little nervous for obvious reasons.

Just curious, for...

For those who've left: any regrets?]]>49The fallout from sportswriting's filthiest @#$%-upFri, 18 Aug 2017 03:09:16 +0000http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/the-fallout-from-sportswritings-filthiest-up.126527/
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And now for the rest of the story ...

Golf column gone wrong]]>1Deadspin takes down SB Nation's business modelWed, 16 Aug 2017 15:05:43 +0000http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/deadspin-takes-down-sb-nations-business-model.126513/
http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/deadspin-takes-down-sb-nations-business-model.126513/invalid@example.com (Alma)Almahttp://deadspin.com/how-sb-nation-profits-off-an-army-of-exploited-workers-1797653841]]>16Is this beat writer trying too hard?Tue, 15 Aug 2017 19:05:03 +0000http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/is-this-beat-writer-trying-too-hard.126442/
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One thing that Davidi always does these days is use "inside" terms in his stories, trying to sound like a player. In this one, he talks about Josh Donaldson's two home runs coming off "middle-middle" pitches, and how in one at bat he laid off a "biscuit change." In pressers, he asks questions that contain similar terms.

Maybe it's interchangeable and correct both ways?]]>4DocTalkSun, 13 Aug 2017 18:39:57 +0000http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/doctalk.36862/
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After years of providing medical information, background and support at a variety of sporting events from World Cup to the Olympics, it’s time to expand my availability.

Using www.mddirect.org as a portal, specific medical questions for your story research or background will be answered via email or phone in a timely fashion. There will be no charge for this service, though linking back to www.mddirect.org would be appreciated.

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DocTalk]]>731Sports and religionSat, 12 Aug 2017 18:33:55 +0000http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/sports-and-religion.109713/
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Given that religion/God is such a touchy issue, is it OK to pair sports moments or players with religious insights for publication on a broad spectrum, such as a blog? Or is it better to contact the person first because of the potential sensitivity of the content? For example, using the story of someone who won their only championship the year they retired and comparing that to scriptures on perseverance/patience to form an...

arlier in the day, Boca Raton officers had been called to the parents’ home, where Ethan Skolnick was staying, after his estranged wife contacted police to check on him, according to the report. Though Skolnick...

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Trouble(d) for Fla. sportswriter/radio host]]>Texas: Don't tweet during pressersThu, 10 Aug 2017 16:45:58 +0000http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/texas-dont-tweet-during-pressers.126343/
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